Radiation Therapist

About the role

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Patient and Treatment Verification: Review patient identification, diagnosis, treatment prescriptions, and medical records to ensure accuracy and readiness prior to treatment.
• Treatment Simulation and Setup: Perform CT simulation and treatment setup procedures using established protocols, including accurate patient positioning, immobilization, imaging, and treatment measurements.
• Radiation Treatment Delivery: Safely and accurately deliver prescribed radiation treatments under the direction of the radiation oncologist, utilizing advanced radiation therapy equipment and techniques.
• Continuous Visual and Audible Communication: Maintain continuous visual and audible communication with patients throughout treatment. Perform required timeouts and monitor patients for changes in condition, treatment response, or adverse reactions.
• Treatment Equipment Operation: Operate linear accelerators, CT simulators, and related radiation therapy equipment in accordance with departmental policies, manufacturer guidelines, and established safety standards.
• Radiation Safety & Quality Assurance: Consistently follow radiation safety practices and departmental protocols to protect patients, staff, and visitors from unnecessary radiation exposure. Perform daily equipment warm-ups, safety checks, alignment verification, and other required quality assurance procedures. Promptly report equipment concerns or deviations to the appropriate supervisor, medical physicist, or service personnel.
• Treatment Accuracy: Maintain a high level of attention to detail to ensure treatment plans, imaging, positioning, and treatment delivery are performed accurately and consistently.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Radiation Therapy or equivalent required; Diploma/Certification in Radiation Therapy required.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support License: State of North Carolina Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW).
• Experience: 2 years related experience.
• Skills and Abilities: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees, financial protection & PTO, higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match, employee well-being programs, and ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.